photovoltaic cell

American  

noun

Electricity.

1. a photocell in which an electromotive force is generated by a photovoltaic effect.

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photovoltaic cell Scientific  

1. See photoelectric cell

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Etymology

Origin of photovoltaic cell

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Polysilicon is then sold to ingot or wafer producers and later to factories making photovoltaic cells that go into solar power modules.

From Seattle Times

This could be accomplished, for example, by coating the dayside with photovoltaic cells that generate electricity out of starlight.

From Scientific American

If there is a civilization on Proxima b, it would likely cover the permanent dayside with photovoltaic cells and transfer electricity to heat and illuminate the nightside.

From Scientific American

They were to collaborate on production of photovoltaic cells and modules at Panasonic’s facility in Buffalo, New York.

From Seattle Times

That makes it a candidate material for photovoltaic cells, Therrien suggests.

From Science Magazine